April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Testosterone reduces knee movement, while flutamide and finasteride increase it.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical 4-aminopyridine 5% does not improve hair growth in male pattern baldness.
21 citations
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February 2016 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
52 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Alpha-blockers are the most effective and widely used treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms, with minimal side effects.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
9 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Steroids” Two new mutations in the AR gene linked to severe androgen insensitivity were found.
May 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS conceive and deliver a healthy baby.
13 citations
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June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” A mild botulinum toxin injection improved sperm production and movement in aging mice.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
45 citations
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January 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.
October 2025 in “Journal of Obstetric and Gynaecological Practices POGS”
May 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Anti-androgens help manage PCOS symptoms like excess hair and acne.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A 15-year-old girl with rare reproductive disorders received hormone therapy to develop secondary sexual traits, but infertility persisted.
November 2025 in “Journal of Rangpur Medical College” Oligomenorrhea is the strongest predictor of PCOS severity.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU” There is no link between hair loss and prostate enlargement.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
44 citations
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June 1967 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Lack of essential fatty acids in diet causes reproductive issues and poor health in male rabbits.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
55 citations
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July 2013 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.
62 citations
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.
April 2013 in “e-Jurnal Medika Udayana” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness.
Combined finasteride and anastrozole therapy effectively treats BPH, influenced by hormone imbalances and genetics.